Montenegro EU Accession Progress Report 2025

by name voted on 17.06.2026

Summary

An assessment of Montenegro's progress toward EU membership, highlighting its leadership in the accession process while warning about rule of law and foreign interference challenges.

10 17.06.2026

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economy

environment

human rights

civil service

social policy

administrative law

diplomatic relations

public administration

international relations

Key points

Montenegro is recognized as the leading candidate in the EU accession process, having opened all negotiating chapters.
The country has demonstrated strong alignment with the EU's common foreign and security policy.
Significant economic progress is noted, including participation in the Single Euro Payments Area which has already reduced transaction costs.
Further progress is heavily dependent on implementing reforms in the areas of the rule of law and fundamental rights.

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65 Speeches in total

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Fredis BELERIS

PPE

1:07 min

Beleiris supports Albania's path to the EU but warns against making concessions on European standards. He criticizes the EU for supporting PM Rama's stability at the expense of democracy and justice.

Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR

S&D

1:14 min

The speaker argues for an individualized approach to Western Balkan accession based on merit. He highlights that the EU must also prepare for how new members will affect seat distributions in Parliament and voting majorities in the Council.

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on Montenegro 2025 Commission report on Montenegro

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⚠ Montenegro EU Accession Progress Report 2025

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Montenegro EU Accession Progress Report 2025

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